Fuel And Oil Recommendations; Fuel - Kawasaki FX921V Manual Del Propietário

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FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Fuel

Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade
gasoline.
CAUTION
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Octane Rating
The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of
its resistance to "knocking". Using a minimum of 87
octane by the antiknock index is recommended. The
antiknock index is posted on service station pumps
in the U.S.A.
NOTE
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If "knocking or "pinging" occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.
Oxygenated Fuel
Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added
to the gasoline. If you use the oxygenates, be sure
it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating
requirement.
The followings are the EPA approved percentages
of fuel oxygenates.
ETHANOL: (Ethyl or Grain Alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up to 10%
ethanol by volume.
MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE
by volume.
METHANOL: (Methyl or Wood Alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up to 5%
methanol by volume, as long as it also contains
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems.
metal, rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel sys-
tem.
It may also damage